Description

Contract Position Summary

Title: Community Outreach & Presentation Specialist

Location: Orange County

Reports to: Bike/Walk Central Florida Program Manager

Summary: Seeking person to fill contract position to provide outreach and presentation support by educating the public and professionals through (a) representing Bike/Walk Central Florida (BWCF) at community and public engagements in Orange County (b) conducting presentations (c) tabling at local events and (d) documenting activities.

Description

Make public presentations to groups, ranging from youth groups, neighborhood associations and rotary clubs to seniors; explain bike and pedestrian laws and related BWCF programs to the public; respond effectively to citizen inquiries and prepare and maintain a variety of reports, and schedules. Objective is 24 presentations over the course of 12 months from start date. This averages to 2 per month.

Table 20 events such as health fairs, back to school, and community days over the course of 12 months.

Assist the team to collect surveys from people walking and biking near certain corridors and neighborhoods or at the events for research purposes.

Responsible for identifying and scheduling BWCF presentations and events.

Responsible for collecting the names and emails of people interested in BWCF programs and enter information into database; Follow-up as requested.

Document and prepare reports of outreach activities.

Distribute BWCF educational materials to local agencies, partners, businesses and community organizations.

Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Required Skills and Experience

Commitment to bicycling and walking, and those programs supporting a healthy community environment

Excellent presentation skills; Must be an engaging public speaker who can connect with a variety of audiences and possess consensus-building skills

Close attention to detail with strong organizational skills

Ability to track, meet and maintain deadlines

Ability to work with a diverse team to ensure compliance with all requirements and funding restrictions

Enthusiastic, high-energy, resourceful and proactive thinker with a sense of urgency.

Strong knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Willingness to travel extensively throughout Orange County

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Work a flexible schedule including weekends, weekdays, evenings (hours/days may be adjusted as needed) because many of the community and business groups hold meetings during these times

Willingness to travel extensively throughout Orange County

Possess a Florida Driver License

Successful completion of a criminal background check

Contract

Hourly Fee: $16.50/hour

Estimated Hours: 350 hours for 12 months; This averages to 30 hours per month. You are able to work from home and may be asked to attend BWCF staff meetings, BWCF trainings or other activities in the office – schedules permitting.

Encouraging the development and maintenance of trails throughout Florida;

Promoting a built environment that supports physical, environmental and economic health, provides for safe transportation choices, and encourages interaction among citizens of all ages, incomes and abilities.

BWCF is responsible for administering, operating, and implementing the Best Foot Forward for pedestrian safety program. The initiative is to reduce pedestrian deaths and injuries in Metro Orlando by getting drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and getting pedestrians to be more careful crossing the street. More than a campaign, this “Triple-E” behavioral change process seeks to create lasting social good through the consistent and persistent application of low-cost engineering, community education, and high-visibility enforcement.

The Best Foot Forward coalition includes MetroPlan Orlando, Orange County Government, Osceola County Government, the City of Orlando, the City of Kissimmee, the City of St. Cloud, Orange County Public Schools, Osceola County School Districts, Orlando Health, LYNX, Winter Park Health Foundation, the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Departments of Health in Orange and Osceola counties. To learn more, go to http://bikewalkcentralflorida.org/